Portuguese Phrase
Que tempo lindo, não acha?
Meaning
Literally, “What beautiful weather, don’t you think?” It’s a friendly, informal way to comment on pleasant weather and ask the other person for their opinion.
When to use
Use this phrase in casual conversation when you’re outside, at a park, beach, or any setting where the weather is noticeably nice. It works well as a conversation starter or a light‑hearted small‑talk filler.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quetempolindo,nãoacha?
Que (exclamatory)
In exclamations, 'que' works like 'how' or 'what' in English, intensifying the following noun or adjective.
tempo (noun)
Means 'weather' (or 'time'), masculine singular; here it refers to the current weather conditions.
lindo (adjective agreement)
Adjectives agree in gender and number with the noun they modify; 'lindo' matches the masculine singular 'tempo'.
não acha? (negative question)
A tag question formed with the negative 'não' + 2nd‑person singular present of 'achar' (to think/feel). It invites the listener’s agreement.
🗨In Conversation
Que tempo lindo, não acha?
What beautiful weather, don’t you think?
É mesmo! Está perfeito para um passeio.
It really is! It’s perfect for a walk.
✕Common Mistakes
Que tempo lindo, não acha, professor?
Using the informal 2nd‑person singular with strangers can sound too familiar; switch to ‘não acha, senhor?’ or drop the tag in formal contexts.
Que tempo lindo, não acha?
‘Tempo’ also means ‘time’; make sure the context is clearly about weather to avoid confusion.
↔Alternatives
Que dia bonito, não acha?
What a beautiful day, don’t you think?
Está um dia maravilhoso, não é?
It’s a wonderful day, isn’t it?
Que clima agradável, concorda?
What pleasant weather, do you agree?
Cultural Tip
Brazilians love to talk about the weather as a way to break the ice. The informal tag question ‘não acha?’ is common among friends and acquaintances, but in more formal settings you’d use ‘não acha, senhor?’ or simply state the opinion without the tag. Also, note that ‘tempo’ can mean ‘time’, so context is key.